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- Original Message -
From: Ray Boyce
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:55 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] What Is The Best Sharpening Stones To Use.
Hi All
Q I need to sharpen a couple of tools like plane blades and chisels. What
should I use to do this?
A grinding wheel is very tempting but use only as a last resort to remove
big chips or nicks that can't be taken out with a hand stone.
At the time of purchase, the chisel blade will be protected by a thin coat
of lacquer, wwhich has been applied by the manufacturer to prevent the
chisel
from rusting before it's sold. This lacquer must be removed prior to
sharpening the chisel, or it will clog up your sharpening stone. To remove
the lacquer,
dampen a cloth will lacquer thinner and rub it firmly over the entire
surface of the blade.
Sharpening stones will generally have a two-color composition -- the light
color usually represents the fine- grit side, while the dark-colored side is
composed of a coarse grit.
Before using your sharpening stone, you'll need to apply a fine oil to the
stone's surface. Some stones use water instead of oil so read the directions
that come with the stone. This will prevent the small filings from becoming
embedded in the stone and damaging the grit. Once you've applied a bit of
oil,
rub the face of the chisel in a circular motion on the oiled area of the
stone's coarse, dark- colored side. This will ensure that the face is
perfectly
flat; most chisels have a slightly uneven face when they're shipped from the
factory.
Next, you'll need to sharpen the bevel. To do this, simply apply a small
portion of oil to the fine-grit (light-colored) side of the stone and rub
the bevel
against the stone in a circular motion. There are jigs that hold the chisel
at the required angle as you slide it over the stone. See list below.
Here are some manufacturers of sharpening stones and jigs:
NORTON water stones
Arkansas Stones - uses oil
Arkansas Combination Stones - different grits on each side
DMT DuoSharp DuoSharp Plus Diamond Stones
EZE-LAP DS Diamond Stones
Black Arkansas Stones - extra fine for final honing
Japanese Water Slipstones - for small or irregular shaped chisels
General Chisel and Plane Blade Sharpening Guide
Wolverine Flat Tool Sharpening Honing Jig
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